Redmi 12 vs Samsung Galaxy A51
21.1Performance20
45.1Display30.8
29Camera34.7
38.8Battery29.4
28Features33.3
9 spec wins — Redmi 126 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A51
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi 12 wins this phone face-off, 31.7 to 28.3, pulling ahead mainly in display (+14) and battery (+9). Samsung Galaxy A51 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 12
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 31
- Stronger battery score: 39 vs 29
- 50% higher Refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- 28% higher AnTuTu 10: 275,000 vs 215,000
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $399
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A51
- Stronger camera score: 35 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 33 vs 28
- 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP
- 50% higher Ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 8 MP
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
Display
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.79 ″+4% | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2460x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 405 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz+50% | 60 Hz |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G88 | Samsung Exynos 9611 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 275,000+28%Top 92% | 215,000Top 98% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 425+21%Top 92% | 350Top 99% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,360+9%Top 94% | 1,250Top 100% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP+300% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+25% | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W+20% | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g | 172 g+14% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.9 mm+4% |
| IP rating | IP53 | — |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 10 (One UI 2) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 12 | Samsung Galaxy A51 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | No |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |